Our Women's/Nonbinary Program kicked off an ambitious 2025 season with two brand-new offerings designed to welcome riders at every level and help them advance their cycling skills.
Season Kickoff Saturday Ride: Building Community
Despite an early morning weather scare that pushed our May 31 start time to noon, our season kickoff ride delivered everything we hoped for! An incredible crew of riders came together for a great day of cycling and connection.
Starting from Contes Bike Shop in Lexington, our groups rolled out at noon after a safety briefing. The 26-mile route through Lexington, Concord, and Carlisle showcased some of the best cycling the area has to offer. The club provided snacks and drinks back at Contes, ending a great social kick-off for the program.
Thank you to ride leaders Katerina Cai, Melissa Quirk, and Amy Juodawlkis, and to Contes Bike Shop for hosting us for the first time.
Looking ahead, a Women's/Nonbinary Program Saturday ride will appear on the calendar 1-2 times per month, spearheaded by Katerina Cai, who is actively seeking additional ride leaders to help out at any pace.
Paceline Clinic: Advancing Skills
Our second initiative launched June 3 with our first-ever Paceline Clinic. This clinic was requested by experienced Praline Croissant riders ready to take their group riding skills to the next level. The early morning session (6:30 AM) focused on safe, effective paceline riding.
The clinic emphasized safety and technique over speed, teaching participants how to ride closely together, share the workload, and smoothly exchange positions. The 70-minute session combined pre-clinic video study, concept introduction, skills practice, and debriefing.
Building on this success, we're excited for the next session scheduled for Monday, June 30 at 6:30 AM. Led by Amy Juodawlkis, MaryLauran Hendrix, and Melissa Quirk, this training serves as a prerequisite for our Speedy Croissant Ride.
Ready to Join Us?
- Saturday Rides: Watch the CRW calendar for upcoming Saturday social rides (1-2 times per month)
- Paceline Clinic: Register for the June 30 session HERE
